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A spectacular show featuring some of Erewash’s top gymnasts has been attended by the Mayor and his Deputy in the run-up to Christmas.

National Grid Electricity Distribution has teamed up with the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to offer households free, independent advice through an easy-to-use online tool designed to help them make informed energy decisions this winter.

Better cycling and walking routes, more reliable buses and cheaper train tickets are just some of the transport improvements suggested by people across the East Midlands.

Cycling fans desperate to shed any pounds they pile on from stuffing themselves with turkey and Christmas pud will again be flocking to an Erewash town on Boxing Day – as they take to the saddle to slog their way up its notoriously steep shopping street.

A burglar who repeatedly targeted the same home in Ilkeston has been jailed for more than four years.

Reform UK’s Derbyshire County Council Leader Alan Graves has hit back at a Labour MP who has claimed that if Reform cannot deliver on a number of key areas after a £160.6m Government funding boost ‘they can only blame themselves’.

Derby College Group is spreading festive cheer while promoting safety and well-being through its innovative Christmas Sleigh Safe Campaign. The interactive initiative is designed to help students enjoy the holiday season responsibly, make informed choices, and stay safe both on and off campus.

A thriving local boxing club that was launched after the pandemic to get youngsters active and socialising again has been given a £3,201 boost by Erewash Borough Council – as membership continues to boom.

Train operator Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has released a calendar to provide customers with a handy reference guide for service levels over the festive period.

More firms expect to increase prices, only four out of ten expect profitability to improve over the next year, business rates move into the top three concerns and overseas sales have risen – the findings of East Midlands Chamber’s last Quarterly Economic Survey of the year paint a mixed picture.

Derby College Group has celebrated the outstanding commitment, professionalism and impact of its teaching staff at the Teacher, Trainer and Assessor Awards Ceremony, held on 17th December 2025 at The Roundhouse.

An attempt to sell Elvaston Castle estate has been unsuccessful and the estate is no longer being marketed for sale, with conversations now under way to “restore this valuable heritage asset” for the “enjoyment of all residents”.

Plans for a new paediatric audiology ward in Derby have emerged to help more than 1,000 children with “overdue” hearing appointments.

More funding is on its way to Derbyshire following national recognition of efforts by Derbyshire County Council to create and improve walking and cycling routes.

East Midlands Chamber has said the Bank of England’s interest rate cut to 3.75% will benefit firms planning to borrow but factors like a slowing economy and the passed Employment Rights Bill – which received Royal Assent today and became law – mean challenging trading conditions remain.

Passengers across the East Midlands are set to enjoy faster, cheaper, and more reliable bus services thanks to a new £65.5 million investment announced by the Government.

Derby College Group has been commended at the prestigious AoC Beacon Awards in recognition of its innovative, student designed Mental Health Toolkit, a pioneering initiative supporting learner mental health and wellbeing across the College.

Derbyshire County Council is investing a further £1.3m to ensure it continues to improve its support to children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.

Erewash Sound has teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to a jackpot of £25,000 by playing for just as little as £1 per week.

The NHS has launched a new “24 Hours NOT in A&E” campaign, designed to help people access the right care quickly and keep emergency departments free for those who need them most.

Derbyshire County Council is highlighting that the greatest gifts a child can receive this Christmas are safety and security.

MPs representing both constituencies covering the Erewash borough have given their responses to plans by Derbyshire County Council to close eight care homes in the county including two local sites.

A Reform-run Derbyshire council is set to spend £5 million on hiring private companies to investigate how it can save millions of pounds, including potential job cuts.

East Midlands Chamber has welcomed inflation falling to 3.2% but underlined the need for supportive measures for business, amid ongoing tough conditions and preparation for the government’s now passed Employment Rights Bill.

Savings made by Derbyshire County Council’s highways department have been ploughed back into the budget, which will mean more roads will be resurfaced.

Derbyshire County Council’s b_line 3 card, which offers discounts for those aged from 19 up to their 22nd birthday is to be extended from the end of December to the end of March 2026.

Derbyshire Wayfarer Ranger tickets can now be purchased through an app, making them more convenient for bus and train users.

A local organisation formed 47 years ago in Long Eaton has seen another change in its history as it becomes part of a wider-looking structure.

Tilly Dowler is an extraordinary young lady who has shared something of her life and her achievements with Martin Sykes, who is the Chair of the Erewash Valley Talking News (that incorporates the Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper).

Derbyshire Conservatives have criticised the Government’s and East Midlands Mayoral plans to introduce a tourism levy for overnight visitors to the region – including the popular Peak District – as part of the Chancellor’s recent Autumn budget announcement.

Campaigners opposed to Derbyshire County Council’s long-running agreement to sell eight care homes have been shocked to learn the authority’s new Reform UK administration is being forced to revise its plans with feared closures following a failed attempt to sell the homes to a single provider.

A ‘revolutionary’ new app which brings together all of Nottingham’s public transport services has been launched across the East Midlands.

Plans are being revised for the future of eight Derbyshire care homes after a planned sale fell through.

The national annual census of farmland birds, run by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and supported by the NFU, is returning in February next year when it will be launched from its birthplace, the Trust’s demonstration farm, the Allerton Project.

A Derbyshire council has hit back at the Government after it was urged to scrap its entire future plan for thousands of homes or risk it being spiked.

Consultations have been launched into future options for two services delivered by Derbyshire County Council.

Derbyshire County Council has agreed to oppose National Grid’s current plans to roll-out 60km of 50metre high electricity pylons across the county’s countryside and to urge the energy company to reconsider the route and explore less intrusive alternatives.

Prominent Derbyshire County Councillor Stephen Reed was forced to apologise to a member of the public after he was accused of shouting during a fervoured and impassioned speech in defence of the Reform UK-led authority’s continued flying of the St George’s flag.

Campaigners descended upon Derbyshire County Council’s County Hall to protest against National Grid plans to roll-out 60km of 50metre-high electricity pylons across the region’s landscape, farmland and rural communities.

Derbyshire campaigners constructed a ‘solar farm’ model outside Derbyshire County County Council’s County Hall after the authority has expressed its opposition to large-scale solar panel farms and battery energy storage systems on greenfield sites.

A Reform UK Facebook post claiming it had “saved millions of pounds” at Derbyshire County Council was inaccurate and misleading, the authority itself has now proven.

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson shared a reading at a recent Community Carol Service, which was supported by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.

Residents in Ilkeston and Long Eaton are being encouraged to share their ideas for better, fairer, and more connected transport across the area.

Concerned parents and union members have welcomed Derbyshire County Council’s decision to boost funding for its SEND teams by £1.3m to better support youngsters with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The Mayor of Erewash, Cllr Harry Atkinson has shared an uplifting and festive Christmas message.

Millions of passengers in the East Midlands are set to benefit from faster, cheaper and more reliable buses after the Government announces a £157.4 million boost for services and infrastructure.

Scores of struggling Erewash families who faced missing out on treats this Christmas are to get food hampers and toys for their children – thanks to a “Santa” mission that has been backed by a £3,500 grant from the borough council.

A showcase development of 109 smart new homes in one of Erewash’s towns has seen the first families get keys to the latest affordable properties being built in the borough.

Reform UK have narrowly retained a seat on Derbyshire County Council following a snap by-election caused by the sudden resignation of one of its cabinet members.

A 10-year plan has been launched to help thousands more people across the East Midlands find good jobs, earn more money and live healthier, happier lives.   

Erewash Borough Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Kate Fennelly, was recently alerted to the plight of an Army veteran who had been living in his car.

Another thrilling new children’s play park is poised to be built in Erewash – thanks to the new Erewash Investment Fund that is seeing up to £2million pour into the community after it was launched by the borough council.

A costly three-year wrangle over a future housing blueprint for a part of Derbyshire could see the plan scrapped, with the leadership saying they are now caught in “limbo”.

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As the festive season is upon us, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service has unveiled a new Christmas safety advert, designed to deliver the most important gift of all - safety for you and your loved ones this festive season.

Choir sessions to help local people combat dementia have been given a funding boost by Erewash council – in the wake of telly’s Vicky McClure championing the therapy.

Innovation, making productivity gains and empowering the workforce were among themes explored by the region’s businesses at the East Midlands Future Flux Economic and Innovation Conference on 28th November.

First-year T Level Science students at Derby College Group’s (DCG) Joseph Wright Centre showcased impressive innovation and professionalism as they pitched their business ideas to a panel of industry experts in this year’s Dragons’ Den Challenge.

A councillor from Borrowash has been included in the prestigious 2025 Diversity Power List. Tania Stevenson is one of 50 people listed as champions of diversity and inclusion across the UK, the list honouring, highlighting and recognising individuals who work tirelessly to make a difference to other people’s lives.

A cutting-edge Erewash company that manufactures ultra high-tech carbon and glass fibre components for satellites and Formula 1 teams is one of the latest local success stories to be awarded an innovation grant from the borough council.

A top Alton Towers Resort executive has been announced as Derbyshire County Council’s recommended new Chief Executive.

An amendment to the government’s Employment Rights Bill, changing the right to claim unfair dismissal after one day to a period of six months - a policy set to commence in 2027 - has been welcomed by East Midlands Chamber.

A cutting-edge Erewash company that manufactures ultra high-tech carbon and glass fibre components for satellites and Formula 1 teams is one of the latest local success stories to be awarded an innovation grant from the borough council.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts is urging people to think twice before buying an e-scooter for Christmas – or risk throwing their money down the drain.

A proposal to reduce the number of councils in Derbyshire from 10 to one will be submitted to government by Derbyshire County Council as its preferred option for local government reorganisation.

The Government has been urged to review a controversial move to allow more than 250 homes to be built on the edge of Derby.

Derby City Council has announced plans to celebrate two key milestones in the city’s history.

Council car parks are set to be free to use across Erewash, without exception, for the whole of December.

The first drug driving campaign in a decade has been launched by the Government backed 'THINK!' to remind people that one poor decision can have devastating consequences.

As winter temperatures begin to plummet across the UK, Cats Protection is urging people to keep a caring eye on stray and abandoned cats.

A day of ceremonies to officially break ground on projects to transform one of Erewash’s towns has taken place as Erewash Borough Council forges ahead with the £25million regeneration of Long Eaton.

Over The Wall Camp is seeking volunteers to help at its 2026 camps for children and young people with long-term health conditions, their siblings and families.

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Big changes are on the way for how we move around the East Midlands, and residents are being urged to get involved.

Derbyshire Police officers have launched a new survey to find out what issues matter to people in the county.

NHS leaders are urging eligible people to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible – as the latest data is showing that flu is likely to peak earlier than normal this year.

The Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper greatly values the regular support we receive from the creative writing group called Just Write that meets at the Elephant Rooms in Draycott. Martin Sykes of the Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper recently met with Huw Morgan and Jan Croft of the group to learn more about its history and activity of this group.

In response to the results of a public survey and ongoing feedback about local issues of concern, Derbyshire Police have given an update on tackling community alcohol abuse.

Having picked up a number of radio industry and business awards over the last few years, Erewash Sound has added yet another to the tally after one of its newest presenters was nominated as a finalist in the 2025 Community Radio Awards then picked up an award within the final three.

UK children’s charity, Over The Wall Camp, is inviting families with children living with a long-term health challenge, as well as their siblings, to apply now to attend one of their free residential camps in 2026.

The Reform councillor in charge of special education needs provision and education in Derbyshire has resigned just months into the job.

Officials from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after a period in which multiple reports have been received detailing the illegal use of E-scooters in the local area.

A Derbyshire Conservative councillor has resigned to join Reform UK five months after the local elections.

A successful bus travel discount scheme, run by Derbyshire County Council, is being extended to members of Derbyshire Community Bank.

Fifteen years ago, the then Chief Executive Officer of Derbyshire Association for the Blind changed the legal name of the charity to Sight Support Derbyshire. He talked to people inside the organisation, asking them what they would like the charity to be called, and Sight Support Derbyshire was chosen. It was ratified by the board, because it describes exactly what they do.

Derbyshire has been chosen as one of only three national non-Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) pathfinder areas in the country to lead the Young Futures pilot from October 2025 to March 2026.

When Billy Morley began helping children cross Derbyshire roads safely on their way to school he had no idea the impact it would have on his own life.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging all eligible people in the East Midlands preparing for Diwali to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccination, to ensure a safe and healthy celebration. The vaccines take up to two weeks to build immunity for maximum protection, so getting vaccinated early will help lower the risk of severe illness in time for Diwali on 20th October.

Volunteers throughout the county are being called on to help clear snow and ice from Derbyshire’s roads and pavements this winter as part of Derbyshire County Council’s Snow Warden scheme.

Erewash Borough Council is urging residents previously affected by flooding to check they are properly insured – after Britain thankfully dodged the dregs of a Caribbean hurricane.

A £10 million project to transform Long Eaton's High Street is set to begin next spring, marking a significant step in the town's £25million regeneration.

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry, which runs services regionally including through Long Eaton Railway Station, has announced adjustments to its timetable from 14th December, as part of the rail industry’s twice-yearly timetable review.

Healthwatch Derbyshire has joined more than 130 local Healthwatch organisations in signing an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, urging the government to rethink proposals to abolish independent local Healthwatch.

A Nottingham based operatic group has issued an appeal to East Midlanders who had flights grounded in Canada due to the effects of 9/11 to get in touch.

Martin Sykes, of the Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper for the Sight Impaired, recently spoke to Nancy Plummer, who runs the Erewash VIPs (Visually impaired Club) and who is, in his opinion, one of the most inspirational and influential people he knows.

More than 550 e-scooters have been seized in Derbyshire, as Police officers see a marked reduction in injuries caused by e-scooters too.

The Mayor of the East Midlands has announced a £3 million pot to help grassroots community groups across the region thrive. The Community Development Fund was launched by Claire Ward on 4th September and Cotmanhay is one of the 10 priority areas across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire which the fund is open to. 

A life-saving council mission to add emergency “bleed kits” to newly-installed defibrillators across Erewash means more than a dozen locations now boast both – as it emerged some of the gear has already been used.

Seven brave airmen who perished when a lightning strike sent their World War Two bomber plummeting from the sky have been commemorated following the official unveiling of a stunning memorial – paid for by Erewash villagers living near the crash site.

Campaigners are calling for previously safeguarded Derbyshire land seized for HS2 to be used for a planned 37-mile powerline scheme instead of further countryside disruption.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after receiving an increase in the number of reports of fly-tipping in and around their rural beat area.

School governors play a vital role in helping children and young people get the best possible start in life and Derbyshire County Council is appealing for new recruits to join the team. The authority has vacancies for local authority governors at schools across Derbyshire who work closely with headteachers and school leaders, staff, pupils and parents to improve education.

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Derby Museums has launched a new campaign aimed at attracting visitors on ‘culture breaks’ to the city.

Derbyshire Police have urged anyone checking in on line to say "Wish you were here?” to think twice, warning that a beach selfie could cost you more than just likes.

With the annual rate of food and drink price inflation in the UK reaching 4.5% in June 2025, it’s no surprise that many Brits are trying to keep their food fresh for longer to avoid trips to the shop to buy replacements.

Farm Safety Week (21st–25th July 2025) saw National Grid Electricity Distribution encouraging farmers across Derbyshire to take a moment to check their surroundings and stay alert when working near overhead power lines.

Having existed for around a decade, gathering information from many sources, the local Draycott and Church Wilne History Group holds an archive of photographs and written items.

The 17th of July marks World Emoji Day, an unofficial holiday that celebrates all things emojis. Whilst emojis can be a fun and effective way to communicate, there can often be hidden meanings behind the colourful images, a concept brought into the public eye by this year’s smash Netflix hit ‘Adolescence’.

Erewash Borough Council leader James Dawson has led tributes to Britain’s oldest man Donald Rose following the announcement of the Ilkeston war hero’s death at the age of 110 on Friday 11th July 2025.

Police officers from the Long Eaton safer Neighbourhood Team have attended a safety and welfare event at Sawley Junior School to talk to parents and students about the importance of road safety.

People seeking weight-loss medication on the NHS are being warned it is not yet available in Derbyshire and only a very select group of patients will eventually be eligible.

New figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show a significant and sustained increase in the number of pregnant women coming forward for the whooping cough vaccine in the Midlands.

Have you got what it takes to help Derbyshire children stay safe as they walk to school?

Derbyshire County Council is to extend its popular b_line card, which offers single bus fares for £1.50, to those aged from 19 up until their 22nd birthday.

Royal Derby Hospital officials have confirmed that patients cannot record or take photos of their surgeries or treatments without asking for permission first, as professionals raise privacy and safety concerns.

On June 6th, locally-directed radio disappeared further as a regional radio station put an end to its breakfast show, to be replaced by one single nationwide show for England and Wales instead from 9th June, punctuated only by relevant local news, travel and weather.

Train operator Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station as well as more regionally, has launched a new service to provide information and guidance for anyone who needs a helping hand when travelling by train.

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there were 375 cases of syphilis diagnosed in the East Midlands in 2024. This was a slight increase compared to 2023, where 372 cases of syphilis were reported.

Trading standards officers at Derbyshire County Council are backing a campaign by Friends Against Scams to target scam mail.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has launched a new poster campaign raising awareness of a method of calling 999 that allows people to get help without having to talk.

Work being done to tackle stalking in Derbyshire is being highlighted as part of a national awareness week.

The captains of Breadsall Priory Golf Club have chosen Derbyshire’s Safe and Sound as their charity of the year with a programme of fundraising events planned from competitions to social events.

An inspiring and thought-provoking art exhibition opened at Erewash Museum last week, where Derby College Group Pathways and Fine Art students collaborated to create a stunning art exhibition at Erewash Museum, crafted entirely from recycled materials.

Passengers across England will enjoy greener, smoother and quieter bus journeys thanks to a £37.8 million Government investment to propel forward green transport, with 319 new zero emission buses.

Residents can recycle both aluminium and plastic beverage pods at Derbyshire County Council’s household waste recycling centres.

Derbyshire County Council is extending its discounted bus travel scheme, which offers an up to 20% discount on commuter bus tickets, to 31st December 2025.

Police officers in Erewash have issued a series of reminders after seeing an increase in the amount of parking issues in the borough, particularly around schools and crossings, and have urged motorists to park in safe and legal manner.

Regional charity Groundwork Five Counties has expanded its free Green Doctor energy and money-saving service to include electrical safety advice. Around half of all domestic fires in the UK are caused by electricity, with most of those arising from electrical products.

Funding of £2.7m has been awarded to Derbyshire County Council by Active Travel England to transform the former Little Eaton branch railway line into a greenway - a traffic free pathway for walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding.

Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council have teamed up to help their residents to quit smoking.

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Tributes are being paid to a former Ilkeston Town goalkeeper who has died at the age of 93.

Campaigners opposing development on an area of public open space in Borrowash which is subject to a planning application have been distributing leaflets to local residents referencing that it is 'highly contaminated.'

The broadcast footprint of the 103.5FM transmitter for Erewash Sound has been improved after radio station officials secured crucial grant funding.

A Burton-on-Trent based wildlife sanctuary and rescue centre has issued a plea to those coming into contact with wild deer.

New proposals have been released, for homes on an area of public green open space that has been used for decades in Borrowash.

A new online booklet has been unveiled in Derbyshire to help survivors of sexual violence find help and support quickly.

The founder and CEO of a national charity is to take on the ultimate endurance challenge in 2025 - running over 500km in appropriate fancy dress to raise awareness of and funds for testicular cancer, the most common cancer in young men.

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has taken to social media in response to reports made elsewhere on line that Erewash could switch to become part of Nottinghamshire as part of a council shake-up.

Trading standards officers at Derbyshire County Council are informing people who keep poultry or other birds that they must follow enhanced biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from bird flu.

Northern, which runs rail services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is warning sly vapers they may be told to leave the train if they are caught.

Officers from Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have asked vehicle owners to be vigilant after becoming aware of several vehicle thefts which have occurred in the area.

The trading standards team at Derbyshire County Council is urging bird keepers to take steps to combat the spread of bird flu, as cases have been dealt with in other parts of the country.

Members of National Grid Electricity Distribution teams in Derbyshire have dedicated their time and efforts to volunteer with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), making a positive impact on local green spaces, environmental conservation and community engagement.

A prosthetic leg, a hamster without a cage and a wig are just some of the things customers have left behind on Northern services.

The people of Ilkeston and surrounding areas are continuing to respond following the death of Noah Smedley.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has warned new e-scooter and hoverboard owners that both devices are not allowed on-board its trains or at its managed stations.

The site of a former community hall which was put up for sale and subsequently sold has been cleared and sealed after it became blighted by fly-tippers and break-ins.

Churches in and around Ilkeston have collaborated in support of a national children's charity campaign with your local radio station acting as the starting point.

A new campaign is underway to raise awareness of the illegality of e-scooters as part of a tough new enforcement drive.

A brand new artificial turf pitch that meets FIFA standards for all-weather footie has been officially unveiled in Erewash – in a huge £450,000 council boost for sport in borough.

Data published recently by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show reported TB notifications in England increased by 11% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Women are being urged to come forward for cervical screening as new figures show more than five million are not up to date with their routine check-ups.

MPs have voted in favour of a bill that would allow terminally ill people to end their own lives, although support was not unanimous in Erewash.

A Sheffield based non-profit making environmental consultancy is working on a scheme with Natural England to create wildlife ponds for the benefit of great crested newts - creatures which are often talked about when developers are looking to build new homes.

The centres are provided for people living in Derbyshire to dispose of their waste and the registration scheme is being introduced to make sure those using the sites are entitled to do so.

The latest government road casualty statistics show that, in 2023, 1,695 people died on UK roads (1,624 in Britain, 71 in Northern Ireland) A further 28,967 were seriously injured (28,087 in Britain, 880 in Northern Ireland).

Erewash Sound, which is run on a non-profit making basis, has been granted permission to continue broadcasting on FM until 2030.

The achievements and work of two Erewash Sound members have been recognised at an annual radio industry awards event.

Further help is available from Derbyshire County Council and the UK Government for some of the most rural parts of the county in accessing high speed broadband.

With Bonfire Night just around the corner, Derbyshire Police have issued a reminder on how people can stay safe and adhere to the law.

Erewash Labour has expressed being 'thrilled' that food stalls will now be permitted to operate year-round on Ilkeston Market Place, a decision, it said reflects the vibrant community spirit and economic growth of the town.

The future of a local bus service is secure again thanks to Derbyshire County Council, after the current operator said it was due to cease trading.

Millions of people will enjoy better bus services as the Government invests over £1 billion to protect vital bus routes and cap bus fares, particularly in rural communities and towns where there is a heavy reliance on buses.

The oldest World War Two veteran in the UK will be honoured on his 110th birthday by adorning the side of a canal with poppies.

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for help from the public to locate immediate relatives of a man who died in West Hallam.

Fake QR codes used by scammers have been spotted on pay and display machines in Derbyshire, prompting a warning to motorists not to fall for the fake payment method.

Three next-door neighbours in a quiet Erewash cul-de-sac are planning a ‘big, big street party’ after pocketing a share of a £1m People’s Postcode Lottery prize.

A borough councillor has taken to social media to update Borrowash residents on the future of land known locally as 'Harrington Green'.

People who are experiencing a mental health crisis are being urged to use services that are in place to support them.

A local school pupil is taking to local radio as part of a school project.

A target by Derbyshire County Council to support the planting of a million trees across the county by 2030 keeps getting closer.

The latest Director of Public Health Annual Report, published by Derbyshire County Council, focuses on the work being carried out across the county to go further and faster in reducing the harms caused by smoking, to save lives and create a smoke free future for the next generation.

Two shoplifters recently identified via Police social media posts have been arrested and charged for their crimes.

Former BBC Radio Derby presenter Sally Pepper is joining forces with Erewash Sound to add her new podcast, ‘Truly, Madly, Derby’ to the station’s weekly schedule. Sally’s aim of this hour-long programme is to put Derby and Derbyshire on the map.

The Chief Executive of Healthwatch Derbyshire has expressed concern about the state of community pharmacies across the county.

Local authorities across the D2N2 region have expressed pride at the launch of a pioneering and award-winning programme led by The Fostering Network, which transforms the delivery of foster care.

An urgent safety alert aimed at parents and carers has been issued to warn of the risks that water beads can pose to children and vulnerable people.

Nearly 700 Derbyshire businesses have already benefited from free support to improve their energy efficiencies and growth, thanks to a project being promoted by The East Midlands Chamber.

Changes are being introduced at the Ilkeston Household Waste Recycling Centre, starting with a change to opening hours.

Derbyshire County Council is urging residents to beware of a parking charge scam currently doing the rounds.

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Derbyshire Police have issued a warning to owners of cars with keyless technology of the development of devices which criminals can exploit.

An elderly Derbyshire man narrowly avoided being scammed out of thousands of pounds thanks to the help of a police officer.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has revealed that passengers seeking to use its on-board WiFi to access dating apps and websites will find themselves unable to do so.

A borough council war on pollution across Erewash means residents are now able to get real time info on the quality of the very air they breathe.

Erewash residents are being warned to beware of a new phone text scam targeting car owners over council parking fines.

As Summer draws to a close, Erewash Borough Council is advising residents and business owners who have previously been affected by autumn and winter flooding to check that they are properly insured – and have a personal emergency plan ready in case the worst happens.

Derbyshire Police have used the arrival of the Tour of Britain road race in the county to remind both motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road.

Long Eaton Police Officers have taken to social media to issue a reminder as to how e-scooters can and cannot be used.

The next Simone Biles could come from Erewash – as the borough council backs a mission to find Olympic gymnasts of the future.

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Ilkeston Police have shared a short video highlighting the tactics used by fraudsters about how residents can protect themselves after receiving reports of an impersonation scam carried out in the town.

Independent councillors representing Ockbrook and Borrowash have taken to their social media page in a call for residents to give a collective 'NO' message to National Grid proposals for pylons through the two villages.

A parish council in the borough is leading a petition to gather signatures to support a proposal to counter National Grid plans to run a new pylon route through the borough.

A determined 21-year-old from Derbyshire who is battling cancer has pledged to create a sanctuary for cancer-stricken teens in one of the Midlands’ most popular beauty spots.

Owners of 'zombie style' knives and machetes are being given a chance to hand them in ahead of changes to the Criminal Justice Act 1988 which will make it illegal to possess them.

Ockbrook & Borrowash Parish Councillor Greg Maskalick has crossed the political floor from being "one lone Independent" to join Labour at Erewash Borough Council.

Budding DIY residents of Erewash who need a bit of paint or maybe a whole tin, or who have unused paint taking up space in garages or sheds are being invited to take advantage of a new service introduced by Derbyshire County Council.

A local fundraiser has completed a sky dive which has smashed a target to get enough money for a wheelchair for her nephew.

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A Derbyshire based female choir has debuted a new vocal arrangement and launched a music video online to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Police officers investigating a series of distraction thefts at cash machines are appealing for further potential victims to come forward.

A vintage BBC computer rescued at one of Derbyshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres has become a star of the show at the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield.

A consultant at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on pregnant women in the East Midlands to take up the new RSV vaccine that will protect their babies from serious respiratory illnesses.